Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes Thursday March 27th, 2025

Thursday March 27th

 

-Opened the meeting and established a quorum. S. Ford and B. Duffy present. Also, in attendance; D. Ford. L. Dow, C. Eaton; B. Rankin; and J. Wetterskog; R. Colburn online.

-Reviewed and signed Treasurer’s warrant

-Read and approved minutes from 3/13th meeting- Motion and 2nd to accept as written with spelling correction. 2-0 approved.

 

CEO differed to attendee discussions

CEO REPORT- Duane informed Lyndsey that Brian Burgess would be dropping off plumbing permits and money for a couple of projects in town. James Friend called Duane about a septic on Franks Flat and asked to review documents, those were left at the Town Office for him. Duane spoke with Adrian Smith about a project on Black Pond he had taken out a notification form ages ago. Duane has been monitoring a situation with the new owners of 157 Carter Point rd. The septic has malfunctioned creating a huge mess. Duane reviewed work being done at the Pressman’s property under an emergency repair permit. There has been some correspondence with Jennifer Guay regarding location a design for a septic for Darlene Carters property as they wish to begin a possible sale process. Ian Anderson called Duane about an address on Fox Run- Colleen has been notified as well. Duane had a brief meeting the Caleb Scott regarding the potential camp ground on Caterpillar Hill. Mr. Scott will be having his introductory meeting with the Planning Board on Tuesday, April 8th.

 

DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS: * newly added discussion item

  1. *B. Ranking Taxes/ J. Eaton Taxes- Rankin asked the Select Board to extend his payment for back taxes at the current monthly amount. Mr. Rankin is up to date on his payment arrangement. Motion and 2nd to extend the current arrangement for 6 months. 2-0 approved. Carrie Eaton, Joe Eaton’s sister, who has been paying on the previously established arrangement has ask that board to consider accepting a lower payment. Her request is a $500.00 monthly agreement rather than the $800.00. Motion and 2nd to accept the lower monthly payment amount beginning in April.  Ms. Eaton will get together with Lyndsey to sign an updated agreement.
  2. Elect Select Board Chair- Each year after the election, a chair must be elected to run meetings etc. Motion and 2nd to have Susan Ford continue as Chair of the Sedgwick Select Board. 2-0 approved.
  3. Appointee Lists/papers- Lyndsey will work with the board to put together a list of folks needing their appointments renewed for the year and she will call those folks in to readminister their oaths of office.
  4. Deputy Clerk position review/set up interview- The Select Board has two candidates that they would like to call for interviews next week. They asked Lyndsey to contact to set up times, preferably the hour before the Thursday meeting next week.
  5. Comprehensive Plan- Susan offered to proofread and recommend any necessary edits. Jerry accepted her offer. Due to the newly formalized review process Jerry and the committee hope to stay the course for a tentative August/September special town meeting.

 

ADJOURN:

Motioned and 2nd to adjourn. Approved 2-0 @6:50pm

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lyndsey Dow

Approved 3-0